On 2/17/2021 1:06 PM, JB Haskins wrote:
I have a small project that needs epoxy to bond one section.
Unfortunately, the area where the epoxy needs applies is narrow.Â* The
last time I tried it, I attempted using a cut off syringe, like
diabetics use, except the needle was cut off and the cylinder cut away
until is was maybe 1/8 to 1/4" thick.Â* Unfortunately, I was not able to
draw any of the mixed "5 minute" two part epoxy into the syringe as it
was too thick.

The epoxy I'm using is just the small, twin cylinder type that premixes
in either a small tray as part of the package or in something else.Â* I'm
just wondering what I can do to lessen the viscosity without
compromising strength or other properties when dried.Â* I was just
thinking of putting the package under a heat lamp set at like 110 F for
a couple of hours.Â* Thoughts and experiences welcome and thanks in advance.

Not knowing what the area look like I might try pushing it into the
opening with something like a tooth pick. Warming may lower viscosity
but heat will accelerate set and only having 5 minutes it might set much
faster. There are epoxies that take high temperature cures but I don't
see them for general market. If you use a longer cure mix you might get
away with higher temperature.